nrl finals

[ben]

We win this weekend - we play the Cowboys
We lose this weekend (even if we finish 3rd) - We play Canberra.

Who would you rather play?

For me, two weeks ago I would of preferred to play the Cowboys over Canberra. Canberra looked unstoppable, but of late Canberra seems to have dropped off a bit. So my preference is for Canberra.

I also hope the Tiges sneak past the titans. Only for the fact that Taylor (as much as I dislike him) did not succumb to pressure and reinstate Farrah. It would validate his decision.

Shaping up for a good finals series.

 

[HaroldBishop]

The Cows aren't guaranteed of finishing 4th.

 

[Sir Chadley]

I really don't care who we play.

We have to beat all the top teams to win the comp so bring them all on.

 

[sharks2010]

We should tank this weekend so we play the raiders...

 

[HaroldBishop]

We should tank this weekend so we play the raiders...

We're playing in the right city for tanking.

 

[ben]

The Cows aren't guaranteed of finishing 4th.

The cowboys play the titans and the broncos play the roosters. The Cowboys will destroy the titans - did you watch their last game against the dogs? The dogs played amazing and lost.

So we either play the cowboys or the broncos, and given that it will be an upset if the titans win, Im picking we play the cowboys.

 

[egg]

We should tank this weekend so we play the raiders...

Give Mr Hayson and Foran a call

 

[ben]

I really don't care who we play.

We have to beat all the top teams to win the comp so bring them all on.

We dont have to beat all the top teams. We only have to beat 3 teams to win it.

We win in the first round of the finals series we go straight through to the grand final qualifier.

 

[HaroldBishop]

The cowboys play the titans and the broncos play the roosters. The Cowboys will destroy the titans - did you watch their last game against the dogs? The dogs played amazing and lost.

So we either play the cowboys or the broncos, and given that it will be an upset if the titans win, Im picking we play the cowboys.

It's the likely scenario but it's by no means a given as your OP suggested. The Tits obviously have a lot to play for as well.

 

[evertonshark]

Like to see us lose the first week of the finals so we can play a team outside the top 4 in the second week

 

[slide rule]

Like to see us lose the first week of the finals so we can play a team outside the top 4 in the second week

More football to watch in our premiership year.

 

[CrankyShark]

I think it is obvious we would rather face the Raiders than the Cows or Broncos in terms of opposition with Austin out.

However I think over all it is better to be back in the groove of winning. It is nice that a loss will hopefully not be a devastating blow and the side should be able to bounce back considering Melbourne is not exactly a happy hunting ground.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I think it is obvious we would rather face the Raiders than the Cows or Broncos in terms of opposition with Austin out.

However I think over all it is better to be back in the groove of winning. It is nice that a loss will hopefully not be a devastating blow and the side should be able to bounce back considering Melbourne is not exactly a happy hunting ground.

Definitely.

 

[Sir Chadley]

The cowboys play the titans and the broncos play the roosters. The Cowboys will destroy the titans - did you watch their last game against the dogs? The dogs played amazing and lost.

So we either play the cowboys or the broncos, and given that it will be an upset if the titans win, Im picking we play the cowboys.

Not sure if you were watching the same game mate. The Bulldogs have been **** for some time now.

 

[Sir Chadley]

We dont have to beat all the top teams. We only have to beat 3 teams to win it.

We win in the first round of the finals series we go straight through to the grand final qualifier.

And they could be any of the top teams.

I can tell you now the players don't give a razz who they play - they are out there to win no matter the opposition.

I really can't stand all this, "Who would you prefer to play" talk - it is pointless and ridiculous. As Cranky said there is no substitute for winning. It breeds confidence and keeps the momentum going.

This saturday against the Storm - just win.
Week 1 of the finals against whoever - just win.
Have a week off and then play in week 3 - just win.
Make the GF in week 4 - just win.

Mission accomplised without worrying about who we do or don't want to play.

 

[Sharkyle]

And they could be any of the top teams.

I can tell you now the players don't give a razz who they play - they are out there to win no matter the opposition.

I really can't stand all this, "Who would you prefer to play" talk - it is pointless and ridiculous. As Cranky said there is no substitute for winning. It breeds confidence and keeps the momentum going.

This saturday against the Storm - just win.
Week 1 of the finals against whoever - just win.
Have a week off and then play in week 3 - just win.
Make the GF in week 4 - just win.

Mission accomplised without worrying about who we do or don't want to play.

Its just more of a discussion mate, thinking in an ideal world.

My preference would be to play raiders in Sydney, I thought that was almost guaranteed a few weeks ago but now looks like the most unlikely scenario.

 

[Tiger Shark]

The Cows aren't guaranteed of finishing 4th.

They aren't but the Broncos and Dogs both play before them, and if they both lose(unlikely) then Cowboys have 4th locked in regardless off the result, so they might rest players. Which makes it easier for the Titans and harder for the Tigers, who might not be as motivated on Sunday if they know they aren't a chance of finals footy. And we need the Tigers to win if we lose on Saturday.

So we need either the Broncos or Dogs to win to make sure the Cowboys turn up and beat the Titans.

Also we can just win, but need to cover our bases

 

[hitman124]

End of the day, it shouldn't matter who we play. We're either good enough to be premiers, or we aren't.

 

[Gards]

Would be so much easier if they just gave us the trophy and told all the other teams to come back next year...

 

[HaroldBishop]

Would be so much easier if they just gave us the trophy and told all the other teams to come back next year...

As long as we get the minor premiership trophy.......